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Namesakes of Hewson Hall visit campus for ribbon-cutting ceremony

Namesakes of Hewson Hall visit campus for ribbon-cutting ceremony

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor September 9, 2021

The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 9 for Hewson Hall, named for alumni Marillyn and James Hewson who donated $15 million to the project in...

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Why ACT Cards went digital

Monica Nakashima | @MM_nakashima, Staff Reporter September 8, 2021
Beginning June 1, The University of Alabama required all members of the community to use digital ACT Cards, but the idea was planted before the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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SGA cuts student organization funding by 25%, eliminates funding categories 

Sneha Subramani, Contributing Writer September 8, 2021

The Student Government Association Senate unanimously passed a bill on Thursday, Sept. 2 that reduces the fiscal year eligibility cap for student organizations by 25% and eliminates previously required...

Ferg Starbucks closes due to staff shortage

Ferg Starbucks closes due to staff shortage

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor September 7, 2021

Bama Dining announced on Monday, Sept. 7 that the Starbucks in the Ferguson Center would close Tuesday because of a temporary staff shortage.  “Due to limited staff and supply chain challenges, some...

A racial breakdown of Alabama sorority recruitment

A racial breakdown of Alabama sorority recruitment

Isabel Hope and Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW September 6, 2021

The Alabama Panhellenic Association’s fall primary recruitment ended on Aug. 15, and 2,307 women — 92% of the students who participated in open house events — accepted bids to join one of 17 Panhellenic...

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UA begins distributing HEERF III funds

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor September 3, 2021

The University of Alabama is distributing funds to students through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Eligible...

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Starbucks on Paul Bryant Drive reopens dining room

Keely Brewer | @keelykbrewer, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2021

The Starbucks on Paul Bryant Drive closed its dining room earlier this week due to a temporary staffing shortage. After a few days of drive-thru service, the store will reopen its dining room Friday, Sept....

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SGA senator proposes new absence policy for students affected by COVID 

Kayla Solino | @kaylasolino, Staff Reporter September 2, 2021

On Thursday, the Student Government Association Senate tabled a resolution that would require professors to provide materials, notes or lesson outlines for students who miss class because of COVID-19 quarantine.  The...

UA tightens mask mandate until Oct. 1 amid rising campus cases

UA tightens mask mandate until Oct. 1 amid rising campus cases

Jack Maurer | @JackMaurer10, Chief Copy Editor September 2, 2021

The University updated its mask mandate on Thursday, Sept. 2 to require face coverings in all non-residential campus buildings effective immediately. The updated requirement, which extends across the University...

How a semester without COVID accommodations is affecting disabled students

How a semester without COVID accommodations is affecting disabled students

Isabel Hope, Assistant News Editor September 1, 2021
The University of Alabama’s Office of Disability Services discontinued its temporary COVID-19 accommodations application ahead of the fall semester.
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TPD increase weekend patrol on the Strip

Zach Johnson | @ZachJohnsonCW, News Editor September 1, 2021
The Tuscaloosa Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 1 that it will increase the number of police patrols on the Strip this weekend in response to loitering, overcrowding and open-container violations. 
UA reports 58% student vaccination rate as campus cases double

UA reports 58% student vaccination rate as campus cases double

Jack Maurer | @JackMaurer10, Chief Copy Editor August 30, 2021

The University of Alabama System reported student vaccination data for the first time on Monday, revealing that 58% of UA students have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.  The University...